Yale scholar Marlene Daut is one of the most renowned and acclaimed historians on Haitian history in the world. In her latest work, The First and Last King of Haiti, Daut chronicles the life and times of the nation’s first and only king, Henry Christophe. Not only does The First and Last King of Haiti chart the life of a fascinating historical figure, but it also provides a fresh new perspective on one of the most rich and significant countries on Earth. To celebrate the release of The First and Last King of Haiti, What We Reading sat with Marlene to talk about everything from Henry Christophe to the pride she feels as a public communicator!

Read the full interview here: https://www.whatwereading.com/an-interview-with-marlene-daut/